handmade

This is an experiment I’ve wanted to do for a while! My starting idea was to make a jersey mini-dress using a “twisting” technique which I came across on Pattern Magic by Tomoko Nakamichi books. However, before sewing the dress,…

Filippo and I went for a walk around Lake Como last Sunday and we finally managed to take some pictures of my new trench coat. I finished sewing it in September and, despite having worn it a lot over this…

Two weeks ago I went to Abilmente in Vicenza (an Italian fair for makers) and Atelier Vicolo n.6 was one of the new entries at the exhibition. Francesca, aka Atelier Vicolo n.6, is a new Italian indie sewing pattern designer…

This is the Fashion Revolution‘s week! For three years, over this week, lots of people from all over the world have posted a selfie on social networks with their clothes turned inside out to show the labels and ask the…

After about three months off, I’ve finally managed to post a new sewing project! The outfit I’m wearing is made up of a blazer, a basic jersey top (that I both designed and sewed on my own) and an old…

Two Sundays ago I took advantage of the autumn weather still mild to show my new coat off for a stroll downtown in Monza and a visit to Vivian Maier’s exhibition at Arengario (a beautiful exhibition among other things!). I’m…

About Me

My grandmother’s name was Martina and she sewed her own clothes…my name is Martina and I took 32 years before starting to use a sewing machine! But I have no longer stopped since I started and I sew almost every garment I wear nowadays. Welcome to my sewing blog!